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Search Backward
Purpose
Searches backward for text matching the search pattern.
Default Syntax
[n] \
where n is a count indicating the nth previous occurrence of the search
pattern. The default value of n is 1.
Description
This command searches from the current cursor location toward the top of
[REV BEG]a file or block of text[REV END] for text that matches the
search pattern.
Command Process
When HP EDIT finds text that matches the search pattern:
* Text scrolls down, if necessary
* The cursor moves to the first character of the matched text
* The entire matched text is highlighted (if the Highlight Match
parameter of the Set Options screen is enabled)
* The message Found. appears
You can execute this command repeatedly. Each time you execute the
command, HP EDIT responds to matched text as described. If you execute
the command and no remaining text matches the search pattern, HP EDIT
displays Not found. on the message line and sounds the terminal bell.
Requirements
In order for this command to perform its function, you must predefine a
search pattern using either the Define Search Pattern command, Define
Search Pattern From Text command, or the Define Search Pattern From Macro
command.
Procedure
To sequentially search backward for the search pattern:
1. Ensure that the cursor is positioned anywhere after the search
pattern, or move the cursor to the bottom of the file.
2. Press the \ key, or press the Search/Replace function key,
followed by the Search Backward function key. If any of the text
in the file matches the search pattern, HP EDIT moves the cursor
to the first character of the matched text and highlights the
entire matched text.
[REV BEG]
To sequentially search backward within a block for the search pattern:
1. Ensure that the cursor is positioned within the block.
2. Go to step 2, above.
[REV END]
To search backward for a specific occurrence of the search pattern:
1. Specify a count that represents the nth previous occurrence of the
search pattern that you want HP EDIT to find from the current
cursor location.
2. Press the \ key, or press the Search/Replace function key,
followed by the Search Backward function key. HP EDIT moves the
cursor to the first character of the nth occurrence and highlights
the entire matched text.
Related Commands
Define Replace Pattern
Define Replace Pattern From Text
Define Search Pattern
Define Search Pattern From Text
Global Search And Replace Backward
Global Search And Replace Forward
Insert Replace Pattern
Insert Search Pattern
Search And Replace Backward
Search And Replace Forward
Search Forward